It's not always easy to persuade others. However, it may even be harder to teach others how to be persuasive. Educators get personal insight from Brent Staples, an influential commentator, as well as gain ideas and activities on teaching persuasive writing.

Concepts

advanced placement, persuasion, types of writing

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

english language arts

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Combine with other educators for a group study

Classroom Considerations

• Designed as a teacher resource
• Includes group work activities

Pros

• Offers sample responses to expect from learners
• Gives personal experiences from teachers in which to relate

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2.a